Direct answer
The responsible authority is North Carolina Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
North Carolina source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | North Carolina Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | NCBON License Verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the last day of the birth month; the application opens 90 days before expiration. |
| Continuing competence | Complete one of eight approved learning options during the preceding renewal cycle. |
| Fees | RN/LPN renewal: $100. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, CRNA, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Aide II |
| Phone | (919) 782-3211 |
| Physical location | P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 |
| Primary official domains | www.ncbon.com |
For North Carolina, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
The North Carolina Board of Nursing operates its own Nurse Portal and real-time primary-source verification database. North Carolina participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact and uses a continuing-competence model rather than one universal CE-hour rule.
P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Verify a NC License | Use the reviewed North Carolina primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live North Carolina result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | RN/LPN Renewal | North Carolina renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew by the last day of the birth month; the application opens 90 days before expiration. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | RN/LPN Continuing Competence | North Carolina rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Complete one of eight approved learning options during the preceding renewal cycle. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The North Carolina destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys only for state-to-state verifications. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | RN/LPN Renewal | Authenticated North Carolina transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.ncbon.com. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | Verify a NC License | License status and public discipline are separate questions in North Carolina. For North Carolina, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | North Carolina Board of Nursing | For North Carolina, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (919) 782-3211 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the North Carolina authority remains the source for local requirements. North Carolina is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains North Carolina or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
License Verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN/LPN Renewal ↗
Requirements, $100 fee and Nurse Portal route
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing Competence ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026North Carolina Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the North Carolina status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through North Carolina Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a North Carolina license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local North Carolina source remains NCBON License Verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside NCBON License Verification for North Carolina; follow North Carolina Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in North Carolina?
North Carolina Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(919) 782-3211
Is there a separate mailing address?
P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.